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Hotel Kapalai

3.0 star property
Hotel in Semporna with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Interior
Restaurant
Superior Room, 2 Single Beds | Bathroom
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May

Explore the area

Map
Block H, Bandar Kapalai, Batu 1.5, Jalan Bubul, Semporna, 91308
  • Semporna Mosque
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tropical Research and Conservation Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bukit Tengkorak
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Semporna

At Hotel Kapalai you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Semporna Mosque and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Semporna hotel include Bukit Tengkorak and Limau Limau.

What's nearby

  • Semporna Mosque - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tropical Research and Conservation Centre - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bukit Tengkorak - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Limau Limau - 21 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Tawau (TWU) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wang Wang Soto House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Cham Chuan Kee 詹全记 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restoran Tawakkal Baru - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tweet Corner Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Kapalai

Hotel in Semporna with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
  • 199 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kapalai offers 199 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: MYR 300 per accommodation
  • Service fee: 8 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number SPA/2023/8855

Property is also known as

Hotel Kapalai Hotel
Hotel Kapalai Semporna
Hotel Kapalai Hotel Semporna

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Kapalai?

Yep, Hotel Kapalai has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kapalai?

As of 2 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kapalai on 30 Apr 2025 start from AU$125.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Kapalai?

No, Hotel Kapalai does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Kapalai?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Kapalai?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Kapalai?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Kapalai Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I lost the door key (plastic one), they charge me $80RM, it’s about $20… it’s ridiculous 😒
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

siyoung

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024